SECTION 1. Section 70C of chapter 277 of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2008 Official Edition, is hereby amended by striking out, in line 4, the word “treat” and inserting in place thereof the following words:- “dispose of”.

SECTION 2. Said section 70C of chapter 277 of the General Laws, as so appearing, is hereby further amended by inserting after the word “infraction” in line 6 the following words:- “upon the defendant’s plea of responsible to such civil infraction”.

SECTION 3. Said section 70C of chapter 277 of the General Laws, as so appearing, is hereby further amended by striking out, in lines 16 and 17, the words “upon such finding by the court”.

SECTION 4. Said section 70C of chapter 277 of the General Laws, as so appearing, is hereby further amended by striking out, in line 22, the word “treated” and inserting in place thereof the following words:- “disposed of”.

SECTION 5. Said section 70C of chapter 277 of the General Laws, as so appearing, is hereby further amended by striking out, in line 25, the words “a fine” and inserting in place thereof the following words:- “a civil assessment”.

SECTION 6. Said section 70C of chapter 277 of the General Laws, as so appearing, is hereby further amended by adding the following paragraph:-

If the defendant fails to pay such civil assessment or restitution, the court may revoke the disposition of the violation as a civil assessment, reinstate it as a criminal charge, and issue a summons or warrant as necessary to bring the defendant before the court.

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